Proceeding contribution from David Howarth (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 6 June 2006. It occurred during Debate on bill on Company Law Reform Bill (HL).

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I accept much of what the right hon. Gentleman has just said, but I want to return to the contents of the business review, as set out in clause 399. Many people are worried that that clause is too narrow, and subsection (2) states:"““The purpose the business review is to inform members of the company and help them assess how the directors have performed their duty””." Is not another legitimate public purpose of the review to allow potential investors in the company to know whether it has been acting ethically? Does he agree that it is important for this House to try to make a better and more stable market for ethical investment?

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 447 c129
Session: 2005-06
Chamber / Committee: House of Commons chamber
Subjects: Disclosure of information Accountability Audit Accountancy Company law Company accounts Companies Directors Conduct Consolidation bills Animal experiments Fraud Finance Liability Environment protection Harassment Ethics Protection Staff Private companies Working conditions Registration Small businesses Regulation Trade Sustainable development Research Shareholders
Legislation: Company Law Reform Bill (HL) 2005-06
Link: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk

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